Barton MacLane(1902–1969)

Barton MacLane graduated from Wesleyan University, where he displayed a notable aptitude for sports, in particular football and basketball. Not surprisingly, his physical prowess led to an early role in The Quarterback (1926) with Richard Dix. MacLane once commented that, as an actor, he needed to have the physical strength to tear the bad guys "... See full bio »

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As he was the regular heavy and bad guy, juveniles started using the term "Don't give me that Barton MacLane" if they felt--justly or unjustly--turned off by adults or authorities, i.e., cops, teachers, etc. See more
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